Archive for Sights Sounds
31
Oct
2011
Hungry for Halloween at NYC’s Chelsea Market
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Shoppers perusing the bakeries and dessert shops in NYC’s popular Chelsea Market were loving the festive Halloween decorations. If you’ve never walked through and checked out the little shops, I highly recommend. Most of the food is freshly made and aroma from the ovens is absolutely wonderful.
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28
Oct
2011
Schnipper’s
The founders of the popular Hale and Hearty Soups, Jon and Andrew Schnipper have opened a new burger joint with the same name on 23rd Street close to Madison Avenue across from Madison Square Park’s famed Shake Shake. Inspired by their cross country travels, the Schnipper brothers aimed to bring same of the various flavors that were less common back home and craft a menu with just the right combination of these eats.
25
Oct
2011
Uniqlo brightens up 34th Street in NYC
24
Oct
2011
Marimekko opens in NYC’s Flatiron district
Finland’s Marimekko opened their new store in NYC’s popular Flatiron district’s landmark Toy building on 5th Avenue and 23rd St./Broadway. They have chosen a prime location, right next to the beloved Eataly, last year’s phenom import. The store is beautifully laid out feeling spacious and warm, allowing their products’ bright color to light up the space.
23
Oct
2011
NYC’s latest Fashion Collection
On the corner of Park Avenue and 30th Street, New York City.
19
Oct
2011
FINALLY! Best tasting Ramen in NYC
I can’t express enough the level of my disappointment with the Japanese Ramen restaurants in NYC. After having spent an entire childhood thinking that Ramen = Oodles of Noodles .. I was delighted to learn the amazing taste of genuine ramen in several different styles while living in Japan. Since moving back to NYC, I’ve been to countless ramen restaurants in the city and each time I’ve been disappointed to different degrees .. until now!
18
Oct
2011
Knotted in Confusion
In a recent visit to the UN Visitors Center, I noticed the “Knotted Gun” statue displayed in front of the entrance. I thought it was a marvelous message at the right venue, a visual stance against violence. I had to admit, that was my interpretation as I had not seen the sculpture before and knew nothing of its meaning. Wanting to learn a little more about its origin, I began to google and was astonished to see some of the uneducated ‘interpretations’ and conclusions people, particularly supporters of the NRA, had crafted.
13
Oct
2011
